Green Business Council
Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Our mission is to assist members to improve profits, enhance the community, protect the environment by promoting vast opportunities represented by green technologies and business practices.
Los Angeles has more green jobs than any region in the US, and they are expected to double that number the next 30 years. The Californians for Clean Energy and Jobs Network released a report showing that the number of green jobs in LA is likely to reach 433,000 by 2040. The study also shows that the green job sector has grown three times as fast as the rest of the region’s economy in the last 15 years. It now accounts for about 178,500 out of about 4.5 million workers employed in LA. This is only about 4.5 percent of total private sector employment, but still more than ten times more than those in petroleum and coal products production. The report also shows that green jobs, with their higher skills requirements, pay workers a 50 – 100 percent premium over average jobs. Click here for full report.
The Spotlight on
CSULB's College of Continuing and Professional Education
The College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) is one of California State University Long Beach's (CSULB) eight colleges, and the community outreach branch of the university. CCPE provides additional access to CSULB's exceptional academic programs and educational resources by offering over 550 credit and professional development (non-credit) programs. CCPE provides individuals, institutions, organizations, and the global community the best educational choices for the best value.
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CSULB's College of Continuing and Professional Education will be hosting the February GBC meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Location:
CSULB Foundation Building
6300 State University Drive Room 204
Long Beach, CA 90815
Local "Green" Business
Apply to be recognized as a Local “Green” Business through the City’s Office Of Sustainability.
Call: 562/570-6396
Beach Cleanup Event
Visit www.SaveOurBeach.org to get your business team together to participate in a beach cleanup event in Southern California.
Crash Course on CALGreen - Residential Construction
Thursday, February 16 - Santa Monica
Please join the USGBC-LA for a crash course on CALGreen Code and how it impacts residential construction.
5:30pm Registration & Networking Reception
6:00-8:00pm Presentation
$20 Members/ $40 Non-Members
*2 GBCI Professional Development Hours Available*
To register go to: http://www.usgbc-la.org/chapter-events/upcoming-events
Looking Forward: The Next Decade in
Southern California Environmental Law
Friday, February 17 - Whittier Law School
Southern California is home to over 20 million people, four ports, no major sources of potable water, several industrial areas, and over 100 miles of coastline. As a result, southern California will continue to cope with the many concerns over marine life issues, climate change, the future of water in the region, and sources of energy in the region. The Southern California Environmental Law Symposium is an opportunity to discuss these and other concerns as well as solutions to the many issues the region will face over the next decade. Click here to register.
Reimagining Urban Infrastructure
Monday, February 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Historic rooftop solarium of The Sovereign Building
360 W. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach 90802
Registration RSVP - $10.00 (USD) *SPACE IS LIMITED, RESERVE TODAY!
Eliminating freeways to create parks and building temporary interventions into the street are a few of the ways that various cities are making more livable spaces. This panel discussion will address the issues and possibilities of reimagining urban infrastructure. Case studies, from local to international, will be presented and discussed. Making our streets and freeways more people-centric places can play a critical role in the sustainability, health and vibrancy of our communities. Join us at this event to learn more about what other communities are doing and what the future could hold for greater Long Beach.
Rock Miller PE, PTOE Principal, Stantec Consultants
Brian Ulaszewski LEED AP Associate, Studio One Eleven
Madeline Brozen Program Director, Complete Streets Initiative
Click here to register.
Related News
Long Beach Enterprise Zone Puts Businesses on EZ Street
Businesses can dramatically reduce their California income/franchise taxes by choosing to operate in the Long Beach Enterprise Zone (EZ), which comprises over 70% of the city and includes most of the commercial/ industrial sections of the city. Operating a business in a Long Beach EZ can provide the business owners with hiring credits up to $12,480 per year (pre-overtime) for each “qualified” employee as well as sales/ use tax credits on technology, manufacturing, processing, R&D and pollution control equipment used exclusively in an EZ. For more info go to: http://lbbusinessjournal.com/business-tips/109-long-beach-enterprise-zone-puts-businesses-on-ez-sreet.html
Cities Face Mass Layoffs, Scare Resources in "Post-Redevelopment" Era
Municipalities across California are bracing for a new era of diminished resources as they rapidly disband redevelopment agencies, or RDAs, that were officially dissolved by the state on February 1. The agencies are facing widespread local government layoffs and service cuts. On top of the direct government jobs being lost, there are potentially thousands of indirect job losses from firms and individuals receiving contracts for services from redevelopment agencies. These include architectural firms, real estate appraisers, printers, marketing/public relations/communications companies, graphic designers, artists, research firms and a variety of consultants who conduct surveys and gather data. http://lbbusinessjournal.com/long-beach-business-journal-newswatch/90-12-02-14/360-cities-face-mass-layoffs-scarce-resources-in-post-redevelopment-era.html
Sustainable Small Business Award applications now being accepted
The California Air Resources Board is accepting applications through February 29 for its CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards to recognize small businesses from across the state that demonstrate sustainable business practices and climate leadership. The ARB will recognize winners at a public ceremony in Sacramento this spring and will feature their profiles on the CoolCalifornia.org website. Last year ARB recognized 23 small businesses that took a variety of actions to save money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more info go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/newsrelease.php?id=278
California's 'Clean Car' Rules Help Remake U.S. Auto Industry
With the passage of strict new auto emission and air pollution standards, California has again demonstrated its role as the U.S.’s environmental pacesetter. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, Mary Nichols, chairwoman of the California Air Resources Board, explains how her state is helping drive a clean-car revolution.
Click here for more info.